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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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